Can I use the Sellier & Bellot 30-06 Springfield 180 Grain FMJ for hunting deer in Australia?

No. In Australian states with welfare or game management regulations, such as Victoria's GMA rules, non-expanding Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition is strictly prohibited for harvesting game animals. This ammunition is engineered exclusively for target practice, marksmanship training, and competitive shooting where non-expanding projectiles are required.

What kind of brass cases and primers are used in the S&B V331792 180 grain loads?

This ammunition features reloadable factory brass cases fitted with standard non-corrosive Boxer primers. The projectile is a Full Metal Jacket with a lead core and a robust copper-zinc jacket (CuZn 10) designed to eliminate bore leading and ensure reliable feeding in both bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles.

What are the muzzle velocity and energy specifications for this 30-06 Springfield round?

Tested from a standard 600 mm (23.6-inch) barrel, this 180-grain round delivers a muzzle velocity of 815 metres per second and a muzzle energy of 3,886 Joules. It features a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.498, with factory ballistic tables charting performance effectively up to a 400-metre operating distance.

What are the legal requirements for purchasing and receiving this ammunition in Australia?

Because this product contains active ammunition, buyers must hold a valid Australian firearms licence with a Category B endorsement reflecting .30-06 calibre acquisition. Under state and territory firearms legislation, orders must be collected via a licensed firearms dealer or transported through approved dangerous goods couriers.

30 06 Springfield Ammo - S&B V331792

The Sellier & Bellot .30-06 Springfield FMJ 180 Grain ammunition (Manufacturer Part Number: V331792) provides reliable, non-expanding performance engineered specifically for target practice, marksmanship training, sighting-in, and competitive shooting. Manufactured with reloadable factory brass cases and non-corrosive Boxer primers, each cartridge features a 180-grain lead-core projectile with a CuZn 10 copper-zinc jacket (projectile design #2957). Developed to standard operating pressures (strictly No +P) for SAAMI and C.I.P.-compliant chambers, it delivers consistent cycling in bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles while preventing bore leading.

Key Features

CuZn 10 Full Metal Jacket: Non-expanding 180-grain bullet with a durable copper-zinc alloy jacket eliminates bore leading and maintains profile integrity.
Consistent Target Trajectory: High aerodynamic efficiency with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.498 (G7 of 0.250) and a factory-calculated Most Recommended Distance (MRD) zero of 169 metres.
Standard Factory Components: Loaded in quality reloadable brass cases with non-corrosive Boxer primers and clean-burning powder for reliable ignition and extraction.
Factory Ballistic Profiling: Trajectory and velocity modelled from a standard 600 mm test barrel out to 400 metres, retaining 590 m/s and 2,035 J downrange.

Product Specifications

Calibre: .30-06 Springfield (7.62×63mm)
Bullet Weight: 180 grains / 11.70 grams
Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ, #2957)
Muzzle Velocity (V₀): 815 m/s (~2,674 fps)
Muzzle Energy (E₀): 3,886 J (~2,866 ft-lbs)
Ballistic Coefficient: G1: 0.498 | G7: 0.250
Sectional Density: 0.271 lb/in²
Overall Cartridge Length: 82.50 mm
Total Single Cartridge Weight: 27.2 grams
Case / Primer Type: Reloadable Brass / Boxer (non-corrosive)
Package Quantity: 20 rounds per box
Compliance: Standard SAAMI/C.I.P. pressure (No +P); requires Australian Category B firearms licence

Who is the Sellier & Bellot .30-06 Springfield 180 Grain FMJ Ammo for?

Target shooters and marksmen — Needs a high-mass projectile for stable benchrest and range training; this .30-06 Springfield FMJ ammunition utilises a 180 grain bullet with a 0.498 G1 ballistic coefficient to minimise wind drift across target distances out to 400 metres.
Competitive rifle shooters — Requires dependable standard-pressure factory cycling without chamber-overpressure risks, benefiting from this .30-06 Springfield cartridge's factory-rated muzzle velocity of 815 m/s and 3,886 J of muzzle energy from a standard 600 mm barrel.

Less suitable for: Hunting game animals (such as deer, feral pigs, or goats), where non-expanding Full Metal Jacket projectiles are strictly prohibited under state animal welfare and game management regulations; hunters should instead use expanding soft-point or monolithic hunting ammunition designed for controlled terminal expansion.

SKU	SAB42137LP
Model #	V331792
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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